Social Worker - PTSD Clinical Team

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Cleveland, Ohio$78K - $124KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

The Social Worker position is within the PTSD Clinical Team at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland, Ohio. This role focuses on assessing, coordinating care, and treating Veterans with PTSD, including combat-related and other trauma.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with Veterans and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and screenings.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
Facilitate discharge planning and coordinate community resources.
Provide consultation on psychosocial needs related to PTSD.

Requirements

Must be a U. S. citizen or federal employee.
Relevant social work licensure and experience with PTSD populations.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $78,764 to $123,893 per year (GS 9-11 scale).
Permanent full-time appointment.
No relocation assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-time schedule.
Call, weekend, and night requirements not explicitly stated.

This position is not telework eligible and requires on-site presence. No travel or relocation reimbursement is provided.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - PTSD Clinical Team at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $124k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($79k–$124k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

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